with Frank Martin,University of South Carolina Head Coach;former Kansas State University Head Coach; 2010 Big 12 Coach of the Year

Frank Martin gives coaches a complete view into what makes the Kansas State Wildcats so successful in the Big 12. With this "all access" look at the Wildcats first four practices of the 2010-11 season, you'll gain insight into the technique and work put forth by the Wildcats players and coaches to try to make themselves better each and every day.

The first days of practice are about establishing a base of fundamentals to compete at a championship level. Coach Martin emphasizes a full court "pressure" mentality with his players. His philosophy is built on teaching the whole-part-whole method of offensive and defensive concepts. His defense pressures the basketball in the full court and keeps the ball handler out of the middle of the floor. Offensively, Martin runs a disciplined motion offense with correct screening angles on and off the ball while encouraging both inside and perimeter play.

Warm-UpLearn individual improvement drills consisting of full court passing, entries into the post, attacking the rim with the pressure of a defender, sealing in the post, working high/low and shooting drills to gain correct repetitions for outstanding offensive fundamental play.

Martin implements his full court drills--1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3 and 4-on-4--then brings it all together in 5 on 5 transition drill that teaches his keys for successful full court disruptive pressure.

Through repetition of these drills and more, his players develop a "push the basketball ahead" mentality to get the basketball up the floor as fast as possible. During these drills, Martin emphasizes slicing to get the basketball to the other side of the floor; rim running the posts, which puts intense pressure on the defense in transition and leads to easy baskets; spacing on the court, attacking the middle with the dribble and looking to take advantage of post touches, flare screens and ball screens.

Man-to-Man DefenseCoach Martin pieces together his championship man-to-man defensive principles by breaking them down in individual and team defensive stations. In these stations you will learn Martin's "mirroring the basketball on the perimeter" principles and one-on-one closeout technique. You will see various defensive drills that teach correct on-ball defensive positioning, defensive rotation on dribble penetration, how to take away the ball handler's pivot foot, defending against the back screen, how to avoid multiple screens and stay with your man and more.

Motion OffenseThe last part of the Coach Martin's practice is the breakdown of his motion offense concepts in which he shows the whole concept of the players' movements against man-to-man half-court defenses. Martin utilities the Carolina secondary action and allows the players to flow right in their half-court man attack. Players are taught to look high/low for an inside touch, set staggered screens, dribble hand-offs and ball screening on the wings and at the top of the key.

If you are looking to be a disruptive, pressuring, championship team--All Access with Coach Frank Martin is an instant hit.

486 minutes (4 DVDs). 2011.

All Access videos are designed to allow viewers from all over the world to see how successful coaches run their practices in a "live" practice setting. All Access videos allow viewers to see the practices un-edited and in real-time. You will see how top coaches run their drills, interact with their team and staff, how they motivate their team, the cue words they use, the atmosphere of the practice and how practices are structured from day to day. Many coaches visit successful colleges and high schools to watch practice. But if you live out of state or out of the country, visiting another coach's gym can be costly. That's why we created the All Access Practice Series of videos -- to bring the practices to you!

Think of the toughest dude you know, Frank Martin would probably make that guy run home crying to his mummy, ya know? We're talking tough- like those Ford commercials, TOUGH. Love his teaching of the defense and by that 3rd VHS tape, he'll have you scooting your guys up the line a bit. Gets after the kids, yep. Really loved watching him teach. Love the elements of scramble in the backcourt. Real, real good

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All Access Kansas State Basketball Practiceon June 21, 2011

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by JÃºlioSilva154

I like coach Martin's compromise with practice, teaching and coaching players. I like his style, his demanding attitude. I love Bob Knight and I've found in coach Martin a lot of coach Knight's approach to the game.

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All Access Kansas State Basketball Practiceon May 13, 2011

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by Anonymous

My first All-Access video and will be buying these All-Access videos primarily from now on.
What I'm taking from it: Bought it for his Full Court Man. Enjoyed his full-ct scramble concept. Gives players freedom to trap, run & jump, scramble, and switch. Gives players a lot of freedom in full court, but becomes more taditional in half-ct.
Half ct man was interesting concept, but not necessarily useful for my team. Baseline rotation slightly unorthodox...getting playes "in-line" is almost like a pack-line, full denial if that makes any sense. Would probably be effective with very long, athletic players.
Tansition offense is traditional stuff, but good to see.
Coach's inappropriate language is bleeped out if that bothers you, but his sarcasm is funny. Watching Jacob Pullen practice also a plus.

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